cuts Articles

The chancellor’s autumn statement demonstrated his economic credibility has fallen even lower. Yet it also demonstrated a political reality, which we need to appreciate fast. That is that so far at least he has got away with it. It is not enough for Labour to shout...

Last time I wrote for Progress about defence I outlined some of the defence savings Labour would make if in power, arguing that responsibility on spending had to go hand in hand with reform. Since then our thinking has developed. Our review of defence procurement lays...

Gangs are a growing problem which needs local action By Zaffar Van Kalwala —It was just another ordinary Monday. Schoolchildren were making their way home, joined by the many workers returning home on an early September evening. The sky still bright and pleasant was...

London local authorities are stuck between a rock and a hard place, according to a new report published today by CPAG and Lasa examining the early and predicted impact of welfare reforms on London. The report, based on interviews with local authorities and advice...